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Trump drops unintentionally risque ‘threesome’ quip about himself, his sons and nation’s top military honor
President traveled to North Dakota for tour of the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library Wednesday where he gave the remarks
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Daily Dot
· Jul 9, 2026
A Soldier Left His Mother Mid-Hug to Lift His Partner at His Homecoming — the Video Is Dividing the Internet Over Who Should Come First
A video shared on X by @choquei shows a soldier’s emotional homecoming reunion at an airport. But viewers are divided over whether his reaction was a romantic gesture toward his partner or disrespectful to his mother. The clip features a uniformed man returning from a military deployment. The exact location, identities of the people involved, Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post A Soldier Left His Mother Mid-Hug to Lift His Partner at His Homecoming — the Video Is Dividing the Internet Over Who Should Come First appeared first on The Daily Dot.
Irish Star
· Jul 1, 2026
Trump rambles about 'threesome' with his own sons as he talks giving out awards
President Donald Trump joked that he and his two eldest sons would be a threesome if he gifted himself and the duo military honors
Euronews
· Jun 25, 2026
Trump says 'courageous' Zelenskyy is 'doing pretty well' in war with Russia
You have to say he's courageous, he's got great equipment, he's got great men, he's got fighters, Trump said of Zelenskyy.
Salon
· Jun 27, 2026
Hegseth escalates his military purge
NATO's top American general is out — while Donald Trump tries to buy the military's loyalty
Jezebel
· Jul 2, 2026
Trump Gives Don Jr. and Eric the Ivanka Treatment With Creepy ‘Threesome’ Joke
In a joke about receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor, Trump pointed out his “two beautiful sons” and quipped “I think I’m going to give one to myself, one to them, and we’ll have a threesome.”
KTLA 5
· Jul 7, 2026
Trump arrives at NATO Summit in Turkey
US President Donald Trump was greeted with great military pomp as he arrived at Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Turkey, for a NATO summit hosted by Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
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Related coverage for "Trump drops unintentionally risque ‘threesome’ quip about himself, his sons and nation’s top military honor": Daily Dot — A Soldier Left His Mother Mid-Hug to Lift His Partner at His Homecoming — the Video Is Dividing the Internet Over Who Should Come First. Irish Star — Trump rambles about 'threesome' with his own sons as he talks giving out awards. Euronews — Trump says 'courageous' Zelenskyy is 'doing pretty well' in war with Russia. Salon — Hegseth escalates his military purge. Jezebel — Trump Gives Don Jr. and Eric the Ivanka Treatment With Creepy ‘Threesome’ Joke. KTLA 5 — Trump arrives at NATO Summit in Turkey